Weekly Newsletter - 23rd June 2021

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Date: 26th June - 2nd July

• First Call: Crew D
• Second Call: Crew C

Called to report of a car fire on Great Eastern Highway, cross of Sawyers Rd in Sawyers Valley. Mundaring VFRS, and Midland FRS also attended. No signs of fire found, although an overheated car was located on the highway, opposite Wandeara Crescent.

Attended by Adrian, Dave Wh., and Rod.

The annual Skills Refresher has been released ahead of the 2021/2022 season. All active members are required to demonstrate each skill on the refresher prior to the 1st of November 2021. The demonstration of skills included in the refresher will be incorporated into training sessions over the coming months.

A copy of the Skills Refresher is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Adrian.

The Shire of Mundaring is investigating options for the provision of in-vehicle mapping for fire appliances. This could include the supply and installation of a phone a tablet, most likely with an Avenza Maps license. Alternative suggestions include the installation of Cel-Fi signal boosters, and WiFi hot-spots to allow crews to utilise personal devices.

If you have any suggestions or comments on these proposals, please contact Adrian.

No updates.

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.

Sometime ago a number of items were identified as surplus to requirements and the decision was made to have a silent auction. The attached form lists all available items, photos, quantities and detailed instructions, with additional forms available at the Station. Please submit your completed bids in the ‘Bid Box’ located at the Station by no later than 1800 hours on Friday 25/6/2021. Successful bidders will be notified on Monday 28/6/2021.

We have received $9,141.10, which is our share of the funds raised at the Parky Big Relief Fundraiser held back in March of this year. This item is on the June agenda for discussion however, members are asked to give some thought into how to use these funds. Some suggestions so far include donating all or part of the funds to those directly impacted by the Wooroloo fires; installing a water tank at the Station; developing an outdoor area at the back of the Station and a birthday bash to celebrate the Brigade turning 60 this year.

• Saturday: Training - Initial Control at Wildfires (practical), 09:30 at the Station
• Monday: Monthly General Meeting, 19:30 at the Station
• Tuesday: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew D

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• ABC News: The debate over fighting fire with fire in the Kimberley
• ABC News: CFA captain pushes for fire fighter volunteers to help in medical emergencies
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